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Typhoon Goni, most powerful storm of 2020, devastates Philippines
Aid agencies say it could take months to restore power to some areas of the Philippines after Typhoon Goni killed at least 20 people, destroyed houses and triggered floods across the country.
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Super Typhoon Goni batters Philippines, one million evacuated
Weather agency forecasts ‘catastrophic violent winds’ and intense rains as Goni slams into eastern Philippines.
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Philippines launches rescue operations after Typhoon Goni
At least 20 people died in the storm - and three others are missing.
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Philippines: Duterte's popularity soars to record high
Philippine president has long been criticised for his authoritarian style since he took office in 2016, but his approval ratings are at record highs.
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Philippine government efforts to preserve historic Manila
Decades ago, Manila was called the Pearl of the Orient, but the Battle for Manila destroyed much of its grandeur.
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Philippines State of the Nation Address focuses on pandemic
President Duterte's last remaining State of the Nation speech before leaving office in 2022 comes as many Filipinos wait for a clearer plan to steer the country through uncertain times.
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Filipino fishermen welcome US decision on South China Sea row
The US says it is ready to support countries that believe China's territorial claims in the South China Sea are illegal.
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Philippines surge: Restrictions reimposed in Manila
The Philippines now has the highest number of active COVID-19 cases in Southeast Asia.
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Philippines’ largest TV network ABS-CBN forced to shut down
Shutdown deprives millions of Filipinos access to information while thousands of employees are expected to lose jobs.
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Philippines press freedom: Major broadcaster denied a new license
Journalists say the network is being punished because of President Rodrigo Duterte's grievances, and the decision will further damage an already troubled nation.
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Zoos under lockdown: Philippine animal activists plead for funds
Activists fear animals at one of Asia's oldest zoos are being forgotten during the pandemic.
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Filipinos stranded in capital after losing jobs amid pandemic
Thousands of unemployed workers who want to return to their home provinces or their jobs overseas are stranded in the capital and many of them have been forced to live on the streets.
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Many stranded in Philippines capital after losing jobs amid pandemic
Thousands of unemployed workers who want to return to their home provinces or their jobs overseas are stranded in the capital and many of them have been forced to live on the streets.
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Philippine journalist's conviction 'a blow to press freedom'
Prominent journalist and her colleague have been found guilty of libel after article linked businessman to criminal activity.
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Philippines police 'committing abuses' in imposing lockdown
Thousands of police were deployed to enforce strict quarantine rules, but activists accuse them of committing human rights violations in the process.
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Rappler CEO Maria Ressa: ‘We are going to fight back’
Maria Ressa denies ‘cyber-libel’ charges over an article published on her Rappler news website.
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Asia Pacific countries ease lockdowns with caution
On Monday, several countries relaxed their lockdowns - with some allowing health clubs and zoos to reopen, while others are letting people go to work for the first time in months.
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Philippines workers resort to bicycles amid lockdown
In the capital, Manila, thousands of essential workers resort to bicycles after public transport was shut down amid the coronavirus lockdown.
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Millions unemployed the Philippines amid COVID-19 lockdown
The government implemented one of the world's strictest and longest lockdowns amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Thousands of Filipino seafarers out of work
More than 20,000 Filipinos who work on ships have been repatriated.
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Philippines storm displaces tens of thousands of people
Tropical Storm Vongfong destroys homes and cuts power on the central island of Samar, with fears evacuations could increase COVID-19 spread.
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Philippines reopens its skies to incoming international flights
International flights have been allowed to resume flying into Manila with strict measures in light of the pandemic.
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Philippines shuts down major TV network
In the Philippines, human rights groups and journalists say the government's decision to shut down the leading broadcast network is a grave assault on media freedom.